Stephen King Fans. Re: Kingdom Hospital

[Pooh67_68]

I received a short notice from the Stephen King newsletter.

Dear Constant Readers:

Thanks for making episode 1 an excellent sucess! The premiere of Kingdom Hospital did better than any ABC dramatic series in over 5 years! But we don't want to drop the ball now, so stick with us for episode 2 (Wed. March 10th at 10 PM). Remember that Kingdom Hospital is a "novelization for television". Like a novel, it will pay back dividends but you will have to give it a little bit of time.

Best wishes,

Stephen King

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Stephen King's characters are so compelling they sometimes come to life and write their own books(with Mr. Kings blessings). Kingdom Hospital fans who want to know more should read the Journals of Eleanor Druse, by Eleanor Druse(the character played by Diane Ladd in the TV series). The Journals tell the story of Eleanor Druse and the terrifing events at Kingdom Hospital leading up to where the series itself begins.

 

[nativetxn]

How interesting. If it did so well, why are they having to hype episode 2?

Oh well. I missed the first episode.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Good question nativetxn, guess they just want to make sure people don't forget.

 

[elgerber]

I got that e-mail too. I think it did so well, cuz it was hyped and advertised beyond belief, and King fans are quite loyal. However, based on what I saws, I fear the ratings for week 2 are not going to do nearly as well. I am trying it for one more week, but don't know if I will stick with it after that.

Erika

 

[Aprille]

I recorded it and watched it over the weekend even after reading all the horrible reviews here on the DIS. I almost gave up on it but stuck it out. It was very weird (even for Stephen King) but I thought it picked up a bit in the last half hour. I'm with Erika - think I'll give it one more week.

 

[Poohbear123]

One more week, and thats it for me.